Samsung EC-WB1000BPBME manual Before contacting a service centre, Situation Suggested remedies

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Before contacting a service centre

If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service centre. If you have attempted the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service centre.

Situation

Suggested remedies

 

t Make sure that the battery is inserted.

Cannot turn on the

t Make sure that the battery is inserted

camera

correctly.

 

t Charge the battery.

 

 

 

t Charge the battery.

 

t Your camera may be in Power save

The power turns off

mode. (p. 81)

suddenly

t The camera may turn off to prevent the

 

memory card from being damaged due

 

to an impact. Turn on your camera again.

 

 

 

t The battery may lose power more quickly

 

in low temperatures (below 0° C). Keep

 

the battery warm by putting it into your

 

pocket.

The camera is losing

t Using the flash or recording videos

battery power quickly

depletes the battery quickly. Recharge

 

if needed.

 

t Batteries are consumable parts that must

 

be replaced over time. Get a new battery

 

if the battery life is diminishing quickly.

 

 

Situation

Suggested remedies

 

t There is no space on the memory card.

 

Delete unnecessary files or insert a new

 

card.

 

t Format the memory card. (p. 82)

 

t The memory card is defective. Get a new

 

memory card.

Cannot take photos

t The memory card is locked. Unlock the

 

card. (p. 85)

 

t Make sure that the camera is switched

 

on.

 

t Charge the battery.

 

t Make sure that the battery is inserted

 

correctly.

 

 

The camera freezes

Remove the battery and insert it again.

 

 

 

t The flash option may be set to Off.

The flash does not

(p. 41)

work

t You cannot use the flash in the d,

 

v, or some s modes.

The flash fires

The flash may fire due to static electricity.

unexpectedly

This is not a malfunction of the camera.

 

 

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Contents WB1000 Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightKeep your camera away from small children and pets Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with careProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Health and safety informationProtect your camera’s lens Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesAllow only qualified personnel to service your camera Ensure maximum battery and charger lifeCopyright information Abbreviations used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIndications used in this manual Icons used in this manualExposure Brightness Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Subject, background, and compositionTaking photos of people Quick referenceContents Contents Basic functions Optional accessories Camera layout Icon Mode DescriptionButton Description Microphone Speaker DisplayZoom button Status lampIcons on the left Icons on the rightIcon Description Turning your camera on or off Turning on your camera in Playback modeMini dashboard Going back to the previous menu Shooting mode, press mRotate or press the navigation button to scroll to an Option or menuSelecting a white balance option in the P mode Rotate the mode dial to p Press mPress o Press D repeatedly to change a display type Mode DescriptionAbout a histogram Off Camera does not emit any sounds Camera emits sounds Setting the soundPress m to return to the previous mode Option DescriptionPress Shutter to take a photo Taking photosDigital range ZoomingDigital zoom Zoom outShooting mode, press m Select Functions “ OIS “ an option Reducing camera shake OISHalf-pressing the shutter button When is displayedWhen shooting in the dark, avoid Holding your camera correctlyPreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Rotate the mode dial to S Align your subject in the frame Using the Smart Auto modeHalf-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo Using the Dual is mode To hide facial imperfections, press m Using the Scene modeAdjusting face tone and hiding imperfections Rotate the mode dial to s Select a sceneAsk another person to take a photo Using the frame guideTo cancel the guides, press o Select Functions “ Face Retouch ““an optionUsing the Program mode Big aperture value Aperture valueShutter speed Slow shutter speed See page 31 for more information about the shutter speed Using the Aperture Priority modeUsing the Shutter Priority mode Rotate the mode dial to aUsing the Manual mode Configuring your settings Using the User modeSelect Yes To pause recording Press m Select Functions → Voice → a sound optionRecording a voice memo Recording voice memos a p a h n d sAdding a voice memo to a photo Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in shooting modeV mode, press m Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution S a p a h n d s Selecting image quality a p a h n d sSelect an option Press Shutter to start the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Shooting mode, press tStand within 3 m from the camera within 6 seconds after Using the motion timerSelect Press Shutter Pressing ShutterShooting mode, press F Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditionsRed-eye Fix Adjusting the amount of flash p a h nShooting mode, press m Select Functions “ ISO “ an option Adjusting the ISO speed p a h nChanging the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus distance manually Using selection focus p a h n dAdjusting the focus area a p a h n d s Detecting faces Using face detection a p a h n d sTaking a smile shot Taking a self-portrait shotDetecting eye blinking Select Functions ““ACB “ an option. Option Description Adjusting brightness and colourAdjusting the exposure manually EV Compensating for backlighting ACB p a hSelecting a light source White balance Changing the metering option p a h n dSelect Functions ““Metering Defining your own white balance Candle light Shooting options Colour temperaturePress o to save your settings Adjusting colour temperaturePress o to save your setting Shooting mode, press m Select Functions ““Drive “ an option Using burst modes p a h n sImproving your photos Adjust the amount of the selected colour. less or + moreApplying photo styles a p a h n d s Shooting mode, press m Select Functions ““Image Adjust Adjusting your photos p a h nSelect a value to adjust the selected item Playback/Editing Press P Starting Playback modeDisplay in Playback mode Playing backViewing files by category in Smart Album Playback mode, push Zoom down Press m Select a categoryPress F or t to view files Press o to return to the normal viewProtecting files Select the file you want to protect and press oPress f Press f Select YesTo activate the recycle bin Using the recycle binTo restore files from the recycle bin Copying files to the memory cardEnlarging a photo Viewing photosStarting a slide show Playback mode, select a video and press o Playing a videoSet the slide show effect Select Start ““Play Use the following buttons to control playbackPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Playing voice memosCapturing an image during playback Playing a voice memoResizing photos Editing a photoRotating a photo Defining your own RGB tone Applying photo stylesSelect a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Correcting exposure problemsSelect File Options “ Dpof “ Size “ an option Printing photos as thumbnailsFor details, see the Hdmi cradle manual Viewing files on an HdtvHdmi cable Turn on your cameraHardware and software requirements Installing programsTransferring files to your computer For Windows usersConnect your camera to your PC with the USB cable Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM driveTransferring files to your PC On the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPTurn on the camera Screen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cableSelect the files you want to download Using Samsung MasterFull-screen view Playback/Editing Using the Samsung Master InterfaceFor Mac users Press o to print Configuring print settingsPrinting photos with a photo printer PictBridge Press F or t to select a photoAppendixes Press m to return to the previous screen Camera settings menuAccessing the settings menu Select a menuSound Display Settings Imprint Are not using it. Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 minSet the video signal output according to your Anynet+ Remote controlNtsc 1080i*, 720p, 480p Hdtv with the Hdmi cradleHdmi Size PAL 1080i*, 720p, 576p Error message Suggested remedies Error messagesCamera body Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera lens and display Size Super Fine Normal 60 FPS 30 FPS 15 FPS About memory cards Memory cards you can use Memory card capacityBattery life Battery specificationsShooting time Shooting conditions Number of photos Camera maintenance Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centre Adjust the ISO speed. p Memory card has not been resetClean the lens. p  Adjust the exposure value. pSituation Camera specifications Photos Shooting modeEffect ShootingMedia Storage Internal memory Approx MBImage size Specifications are subject to change without prior notice Samsung Eco-mark Correct disposal of batteries in this productIndex Camera Video Centre-weighted Multi SpotAuto Macro Manual Focus Normal AF Capacity MMCPlaying Recording Installing UsingAccessing Camera Display Sound For Mac For Windows
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